Browser Compatibility
Your game must run directly in a web browser for maximum accessibility.
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Theme
Theme will be announced once the jam starts along with an optional prompt and a limitation you must comply with.
Your theme is ...
THEME HERE
Details about the theme here...
Let's see what you come up with! But don't forget the ...
Optional Prompt
OPTIONAL PROMPT HERE
Details here...
Limitation
LIMITATION HERE
Details here
Learn more
Your game must follow the theme and limitation. Using the optional prompt is up to you. It won't cost points if skipped, but good use may earn bonus points.
It's up to you how you interpret the theme, and you can elaborate how your game fits the theme on your game page.
Themes are meant to be a challenge. If youβre not a fan of the theme, donβt get discouraged. Instead, see it as a chance to get creative, have fun, and try something you otherwise wouldn't have.
Rules
This is not an exhaustive list. Please use common sense.
Itch.io Terms of Service
All participants must adhere to the official Itch.io Terms of Service.
Team Size Limit
Teams are limited to a maximum of 3 members. Solo developers are welcome!
Proper Attribution
Clearly credit all team members and external assets used on your game page.
Community Conduct
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards all participants.
Content Restrictions
No AI-generated content, pornography, nudity, or illicit drug references are allowed.
Submission & Entry
Only games published after the jam's starting date will be accepted. Only one submission per person/team is allowed.
Legal Asset Usage
Ensure you have the rights to use all assets. Create your own or use freely available packs.
FAQs
What is a Game Jam?
A Game Jam is a short event where you and others work together to create a small game. Most Jams have some kind of restriction on theme or style to get you thinking about games in a new way.
Pakistan Game Jams aims to be a way to encourage Pakistani game developers, provide opportunity for learning and skill building, and bring awesome Pakistani creatives together. You are encouraged to form teams but solo developers are welcome too.
Who can enter?
This Game Jam is strictly for Pakistanis. Your team must have at least one person with a strong connection to Pakistan. That includes everyone living in Pakistan and Pakistani diaspora.
How is the winner decided?
This Pakistan Game Jam will be ranked. Meaning winners will be decided based on voting by the public.
Anyone can play and vote on the games. Here are the voting categories:
Innovation: Rate the uniqueness. Either technical, artistic or gameplay innovation.
Fun: How much fun is a game. Gameplay will be judged.
Theme: How well is the theme, limitation (and optional prompt if used) implemented in the game. No points deduction for skipping the optional prompt.
Vibes: How much you enjoy the feeling and experience of the game. Story, music, art and vibes will be judged.
What kind of game to make?
Participants should make a small game that somehow includes the theme. You are free and encouraged to explain your incorporation of theme and optional prompt on your the itch page and voters are encouraged to take this explanation into consideration.
How to make the game?
Games can be made using any technology or game engine you like. Some popular game engines are Godot, Unity, Unreal and Game Maker Studio but you can choose anything as long as the game can be played inside a browser. From text based adventures to first person shooters all genres and types of games are welcome.
Why a browser game?
Because we want as many people to play as possible. Making your game compatible with the browser makes sure that most devices will be able to run it. And players don't have to worry about downloading a virus.